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Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
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General information

Name

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

Brand

Maserati
Model

Quattroporte
Generation

Quattroporte III
Year of production

1979

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.2 (255 Hp)

Power

255 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

353 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

18.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

222 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
255 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
61.7 Hp/l
Torque
353 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine displacement
4136 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
88.01 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1900 kg

Max weight (kg)

2325 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

100 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

600 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4980 mm

Width (mm)

1790 mm

Height (mm)

1350 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2800 mm

Front track (mm)

1525 mm

Rear track (mm)

1525 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

12.3 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Independent, spring, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Independent, spring, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

215/70 R15

Rear tires size

215/70 R15

Wheel rims size

7.5J x 15

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